Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine in the sanatorium Shakhter (Essentuki)

The basis of the fight against osteochondrosis is drug therapy. Anti-inflammatory, painkillers, medications are prescribed, as well as medications that improve metabolic processes and relax muscles. An important factor in recovery is special physical activity that helps strengthen the muscular tissues of the back. Treatment and rehabilitation in sanatorium-resort conditions is an extremely effective method of combating osteochondrosis.

In the sanatorium, various physiotherapy procedures are prescribed for the treatment of osteochondrosis, such as electrophoresis, magnetic therapy, mud applications, ultrasound treatment. In addition, various massages and manual therapy have a positive effect on the healing process. Another important step is physical therapy, which has a beneficial effect on the back muscles, on strengthening the ligamentous apparatus of the spine.

Severe pain syndrome and developed changes in the spine that limit self-care and independent movement of a person.